• In modern usage of the term in Australia, sarking refers to a laminated aluminium foil layer, or reflective foil laminate (RFL), that is installed on the roof trusses, beneath the battens, supporting a tile or metal deck roof. (wikipedia.org)
  • A question has come up concerning sloped roof trusses and fire assembly ratings. (sbcindustry.com)
  • Some are reluctant to rely on test results from flat (parallel chord) trusses applied to sloped roof trusses. (sbcindustry.com)
  • Do you have any information regarding the suitability of the fire rated ceiling assemblies for sloped roof trusses? (sbcindustry.com)
  • I am thinking of using wood trusses for the roofing/ceiling structural systems on some houses I shall build. (sbcindustry.com)
  • I need to obtain some information on fire-retardant-treated roof trusses. (sbcindustry.com)
  • Roof trusses are now more common than the hand-framed rafters of the past but a 40-year-old roof is not necessarily weaker. (haliburtonecho.ca)
  • Insulspan Structural Insulating Panel Systems (SIPs) are used to create a building's structural wall frame and replace trusses on roof systems to form an extremely energy-efficient structural "envelope. (sips.org)
  • Given his emphasis on integration of building components Û roof insulation, overburden, and drainage layers Û within a modular system to optimize energy and water management, concrete stands to contribute significantly to Hagerman's design. (concreteproducts.com)
  • Thus, according to Hagerman, an ideal modular green roof comprising integrated building layers for long-term performance, plus easier construction and inspection, would include: Pittsburgh Corning Foamglas insulation, protective membranes, and growth-medium containers set in 12- _ 18-in. (concreteproducts.com)
  • Foamglas modules placed on top of the roof membrane are assembled to create an uninterrupted layer of insulation. (concreteproducts.com)
  • Many companies choose to add a layer of insulation during a re-roof project. (butlermfg.com)
  • The Butler MR-24® roof system accommodates additional insulation with the ThermaLiner™ insulation system to enhance energy efficiency. (butlermfg.com)
  • The result is the perfect integration of insulation, structural elements and mechanical-electrical systems with the architectural components of the floors and roofs. (trendsideas.com)
  • For example, his patent-pending solar roof uses a fan system to transfer the warm air beneath the building's metal roof to a network of pipes in the concrete floor. (insulspan.com)
  • Leaking roofs, failing electrics, flooding sewage systems and structural faults put whole wards out of action. (theyworkforyou.com)
  • Your local Butler Builder® can tell you if the Metal-Over-Metal system or the Slope Build-Up system can be used in your situation. (butlermfg.com)
  • Further, if your roof slope is very low, in order to avoid ponding , move the bee hive frequently so it doesn't have the chance to create an indent in the roof's surface. (iko.com)
  • The classification process relied on analyzing knee kinematics data and roof slope information. (cdc.gov)
  • The results substantiated the feasibility of applying machine learning in classifying shingle installation phases from workers knee joint rotation and roof slope angles, which may help facilitate method and tool development for automated knee MSD risk surveillance and assessment among roofers. (cdc.gov)
  • Insulspan® manufactures and delivers high-performance, state-of-the-art Structural Insulating Panels (SIPs) throughout North America for use as walls, roofs, and floors in residential and commercial buildings. (sips.org)
  • This means that the buildings are more likely to have structural issues like roofs caving in or weak floors that can fall through. (cdc.gov)
  • Aerosol transmission through structural defects in floors and walls in this poorly ventilated hotel was the most likely route of virus transmission. (cdc.gov)
  • This event demonstrates the high transmissibility of Omicron variants, even across rooms and floors, through structural defects. (cdc.gov)
  • Walls, roofs and windows are insulated higher than code requirements. (djc.com)
  • Then, Zaderej specified the 12" Insulspan® Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) System for the walls and roof. (insulspan.com)
  • A home can create as much energy as it consumes (this home hosts solar panels, a green roof, and walls, floor and. (sips.org)
  • SIPs meant that the envelope of the home could be constructed in 10 days by 2 people and a fork lift and result in 7" of solid foam on the walls and 11" of solid foam on the roof and. (sips.org)
  • A nationwide construction falls-prevention campaign , started by NIOSH, OSHA, and the CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training, seeks to raise awareness by encouraging everyone in construction to work safely and use the right safety equipment while working at heights, such as on roofs, ladders, and scaffolds. (cdc.gov)
  • Sarking is an English word with multiple meanings in roof construction: The use of wood panels, or "sarking boards", called sheathing, sheeting or decking in American English, under the roof-covering materials such as the shingles of a roof to provide support. (wikipedia.org)
  • Teams are installing panels on the roofs of 24 public housing units in Sixth Place Apartments. (djc.com)
  • At this mine, unexpected roof conditions were encountered during development below previously mined panels. (cdc.gov)
  • Stress mapping and observation of ground conditions were used to quantify the success of entry support systems in three room-and-pillar panels. (cdc.gov)
  • Factory-punched structural members and roof panels to ensure a precisely aligned roof system. (butlermfg.com)
  • The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) is a non-profit trade association representing manufacturers, suppliers, dealer/distributors, design professionals, and builders committed to providing quality structural insulated panels for all segments of the construction industry. (sips.org)
  • Ultraframe conservatory roofs feature patented eaves trickle ventilation as standard with ridge ventilation as an option. (tradeconservatories2u.co.uk)
  • For additional ventilation to the roof space of your conservatory consider specifying manual, electric or rain sensor roof vents. (tradeconservatories2u.co.uk)
  • This valuable additional ventilation is especially recommended if your conservatory is south facing where long hours of constant sunlight in the summer months will lead to heat build up in the roof space. (tradeconservatories2u.co.uk)
  • In this paper, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling results for both bleeder and bleederless ventilation systems are presented and the difference between two systems is discussed. (cdc.gov)
  • Engineering controls in such facilities typically consist of wall- or roof-mounted propeller fans, which provide general area ventilation, or electrostatic precipitators suspended from the ceiling, which remove airborne particulates (2). (cdc.gov)
  • In 1989, to meet the need for effective engineering controls in radiator repair shops, NIOSH researchers studied three exhaust-ventilation control systems for radiator shops. (cdc.gov)
  • The performance of each control system was documented by collecting personal breathing-zone samples for lead and by measuring local exhaust-ventilation system airflow capacities. (cdc.gov)
  • There's a reason why the Butler® MR-24 roof system is the most specified standing seam metal roof in the industry. (butlermfg.com)
  • Metl-Span CFR is an insulated metal standing seam roof panel and is the newest innovation in all-in-one composite roof panel design, combining durable interior and exterior faces with Metl-Span's unmatched Blister-Free polyurethane core. (arcat.com)
  • Does the "minimum depth" requirement of the parallel chord assembly apply to the minimum depth of a sloped roof truss (i.e., heel height? (sbcindustry.com)
  • He believes if a home is built to code using a truss system then it is capable of supporting the accumulation of snow we get in the area. (haliburtonecho.ca)
  • Contemporary truss roofs he said are built to specifications consistent with the snow received in the area. (haliburtonecho.ca)
  • For a layperson there are distinctive visual cues between a truss and the rafter roof. (haliburtonecho.ca)
  • The truss roof is easily identified by its "webbing" or the "w" shape while the rafter roof includes rafters and collar ties or ceiling joists to form a pattern that appears to look like a triangle. (haliburtonecho.ca)
  • In New Zealand, both corrugated metal and asbestos-cement shingle roofs were fitted directly over wooden sarking boards in the historical "bungalow" style of house construction. (wikipedia.org)
  • GGLO Architects, Glumac Engineers and Michael Nouwens Structural Consultants designed the rooftop system. (djc.com)
  • for sustainable drainage systems on new housing developments. (theyworkforyou.com)
  • Our ACO RoofBloxx rainwater attenuation system is designed specifically as a green roof drainage layer for use on blue, green and blue/green roof construction applications. (aco.co.uk)
  • Fully compatible with other ACO drainage systems as well as ACO Pipe™ products, ACO RoofBloxx can store rainwater at source to control surface water run-off. (aco.co.uk)
  • Ultimately this has led to a degree of confusion and differing interpretations as to how a blue roof should be designed given that its purpose and function is very different from flat roof drainage design. (aco.co.uk)
  • Designing a roof drainage system to cater for both extremes is a difficult challenge. (aco.co.uk)
  • The ACO solution separates the competing drainage requirements by engineering an elevated structural attenuation system that operates independently of the flat roof drainage system, allowing both storm eventualities and systems to be engineered to known standards and best practice. (aco.co.uk)
  • The system operates by creating a structural drainage void between the top of the roof waterproofing and the underside of the attenuation lining membrane that surrounds ACO RoofBloxx. (aco.co.uk)
  • Roofs represent a common design deficiency that can lead to leaks, poor drainage, and/or insufficient structural support. (forthepeople.com)
  • [ 2 ] The arachnoid cells have several proposed functions, including acting as a structural barrier with cellular wrapping/ensheathing, acting as a conduit for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage/absorption into dural sinuses/veins (arachnoid villi), epithelial-like/secretory functions, monocytelike functions, trophic support and byproduct detoxification for glial and neuronal cells, and participation in reactive/reparative processes. (medscape.com)
  • I agree to receive periodic email notifications of newly posted articles, case studies and short videos that illustrate the benefits of design-build, value-engineered systems construction. (butlermfg.com)
  • Expanding the Biopaver model to reconfigure green roofs as urban infrastructure essential to environmental stewardship, Hagerman's fellowship with the Rafael Vi"oly Architects (RVA) Research and Training Program involves formulation of an innovative green roof design Û with the help of Pittsburgh Corning Corp. Û and its implementation atop RVA's New York office building. (concreteproducts.com)
  • RVA's construction of the second-largest green roof in the U.S. Û for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Janelia Farm Research Campus in Ashburn, Va. Û was instructive in highlighting the need for a more flexible and advanced green roof system to satisfy diverse design and environmental requirements. (concreteproducts.com)
  • You need to partner with a green roof supplier that can design and install a roof that will fulfill these needs for you. (iko.com)
  • To do this, consult with your green roof design professional and a structural engineer. (iko.com)
  • This meant that architectural and structural refinements could occur in parallel without losing element-to-element connectivity or resulting in the separation of modeling parts, thus avoiding timely rework at each design update. (tekla.com)
  • Structural analysis and design of cold formed steel sigma purlins. (bham.ac.uk)
  • Thirteen structural steel building projects have earned national recognition in the 2013 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS 2 ). (bdcnetwork.com)
  • Each year, awards for each winning project are presented to the project team members involved in the design and construction of the structural framing system, including the architect, structural engineer, general contractor, detailer, fabricator, erector and owner. (bdcnetwork.com)
  • Conventional blue roof design looks to provide the rainwater attenuation within the build-up of a normal roofing system as a single solution in a similar way to that of a green roof. (aco.co.uk)
  • Current design dilemmas associated with blue roofs include, drain down times, roof falls, number of roof outlets, pipe gradients, roof construction - most notably with inverted designs, and not least a lack of standards, all of which lead to issues with design liability and warranties. (aco.co.uk)
  • The design of the system allows the blue roof tank to be controlled through as few ACO blue roof flow restrictors as needed and integrates with the ACO range of roofing outlets. (aco.co.uk)
  • A Design Guide to the ACO RoofBloxx system showing the build ups for a variety of roof types. (aco.co.uk)
  • Professionals such as architects and engineers sometimes design buildings and structural systems that do not work as specified. (forthepeople.com)
  • Thorough knowledge of building codes and design practices, as well as envelop, roofs, and structural systems. (jbhe.com)
  • SIP were used for maximum energy efficiency and the SIP design met the structural needs of the hybrid timber frame structure. (sips.org)
  • Principles for structural design. (who.int)
  • This study also identified the basic characteristics of the tail biodynamic responses in the exposure system, which can be used to help design the experiments for studying vibration biological effects. (cdc.gov)
  • A roof membrane system is applied to the structural deck. (concreteproducts.com)
  • It's a great way to cover a dome with issues with this roof membrane and will provide long-lasting protection for your Monolithic Dome. (monolithic.com)
  • Educate yourself about basic building ideas with these four detailed diagrams that discuss electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural topics. (homeplans.com)
  • Electrical grid system operational: self-explanatory. (cdc.gov)
  • If the rain that accompanies a heavy storm can't run through the gutters and downspouts, it will spill over the sides, landing in areas where it can soak through to your home's foundation, causing flooding and structural damage. (nahb.org)
  • Green roofs soak up stormwater, reducing its impact on local plant and animal habitats. (iko.com)
  • Want to learn how you can reduce energy costs and gain the structural strength of the Insulspan SIP system for your residential or commercial project? (insulspan.com)
  • INSULSPAN Structural Insulating Panel System. (insulspan.com)
  • A structural building envelope made of SIPs is so energy efficient that BASF chose Insulspan® SIPs for inclusion in its pioneering "Home, Sweet Hybrid Home," the Net Zero Energy House built in a residential development in Paterson, New Jersey. (sips.org)
  • 2. Can You Collect Water Runoff from a Green Roof? (iko.com)
  • The ACO blue roofing outlet flow restrictor enables designers to control the rate of water runoff from a blue roof. (aco.co.uk)
  • They save money on construction costs but end up spending significant dollars year after year on roof maintenance and repair. (butlermfg.com)
  • It was extremely important to finish the project as quickly as possible without compromising structural integrity or durability, which is ultimately why SIPs were chosen as the construction method. (sips.org)
  • For example, the team was able to identify potential clashes between the steel structure and the MEP systems, which allowed them to make adjustments before construction began. (tekla.com)
  • AIC Steel created a vivid 3D model of each component in SABIC's structure construction and quickly produced individual component drawings to fabricate 14,000 tons of structural steel. (tekla.com)
  • Construction (AISC), the IDEAS 2 awards recognize outstanding achievements in engineering and architecture on steel-framed building projects throughout the U.S. The award is the highest honor bestowed on building projects by the structural steel industry in the U.S. and recognizes the importance of teamwork, coordination and collaboration in fostering successful construction projects. (bdcnetwork.com)
  • The BrickKicker new construction inspection goes beyond that, looking at the home for not only the functionality of the systems but those cosmetic and unfinished items as well. (brickkicker.com)
  • The system can be incorporated under a wide range of roof finishes from soft landscaping to trafficked areas, and with a variety of roof construction types including inverted roofs and podium decks. (aco.co.uk)
  • The strength of your roof is on the inside said a local construction company owner. (haliburtonecho.ca)
  • The judicial system categorizes construction defects into three broad classifications. (forthepeople.com)
  • Our team has investigated, tested, and innovated on more than 175,000 projects involving almost every type of construction material, structural system, and manufactured component. (wje.com)
  • In addition, the LEED® for Homes Rating System now grants certification credits for the use of SIPs in home construction. (sips.org)
  • Falling 25 feet to the ground from a roof, being struck in the head by a steel beam as it is transported across a worksite, or getting hit by a vehicle moving supplies-these are only a few examples of why the construction industry has the greatest number of both fatal [i] and nonfatal [ii] traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among U.S. workplaces. (cdc.gov)
  • NIOSH is developing bit and chuck isolators to reduce vibration, and thus noise radiation of the drill steel, with the longer-term goal of reducing roof bolting machine operator noise exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • and a worker-support bracket and safety rail assembly that provides a guardrail system to protect workers from falling through unprotected roofs are among a few other NIOSH research studies that address falls. (cdc.gov)
  • While Joseph Hagerman's research fellowship with New York-based Rafael Vi"oly Architects aims to advance green roof technology, his work may serve as well to expand concrete applications by cultivating green roofs as part of the larger urban infrastructure. (concreteproducts.com)
  • A call to action for paver producers, he adds, This is a great opportunity for the concrete industry to be at the forefront of the green building movement Û promoting green roofs as essential environmental infrastructure. (concreteproducts.com)
  • In addition, local planning guidance increasingly recommends the use of blue green infrastructure as part of a roof build up wherever possible. (aco.co.uk)
  • A roof in good condition can shield your home's interior from the storm outside. (nahb.org)
  • Roofing Directory is the perfect online directory for finding the right roofing contractor for your home's roof repair, roofing replacement or installation needs. (roofing-directory.com)
  • That comes despite $2million renovations being completed last year, which gave the mansion a new roof, windows, heating system, kitchen, and plumbing and structural improvements. (dailymail.co.uk)
  • If your home is in need of repair or replacement of a major system, such as roof, electric, heating, plumbing, windows, etc., you may be able to get up to $24,000 for home improvements through the Montclair Home Improvement Program. (montclairnjusa.org)
  • If you want any large or tall plants, you'll need a semi-intensive or intensive green roof. (iko.com)
  • Hire a contractor to check the structural integrity of the roof system. (nahb.org)
  • It is approved by the Factory Mutual Research Corporation as a Class 1 panel roof, meets the High-Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) requirements of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in Florida, and carries the highest wind uplift ratings awarded by Underwriters Laboratories. (butlermfg.com)
  • Disconnect and remove exterior television antennas from the roof. (nahb.org)
  • The Home Improvement Program was created to assist eligible low- and moderate-income households with repairs or replacement of major home systems (such as a roof or heating system) to correct existing interior and exterior health, safety and substandard code conditions. (montclairnjusa.org)
  • Roofing inspections begin with scheduling, followed by a thorough inspection of the interior, exterior and structure of the roofing system. (roofing-directory.com)
  • The exterior textured surface of the panel is a hard aggregated fiber reinforced polymer coating created with the factory applied Tuff-Cote® finish system. (arcat.com)
  • Tropical plants selected for their resilience to the local conditions engulf the structural system. (archdaily.com)
  • Radiograph of the pelvis depicting delayed ossification of capital femoral epiphyses, metaphyseal flaring, horizontal acetabular roofs, triangular fragment on the inferior aspect of the broad femoral neck, and coxa vara. (medscape.com)
  • We can help you with the hydraulic calculations for your project so that you can make sure you get the best blue green roof system. (aco.co.uk)
  • Don't forget we can help with calculations for any roof. (aco.co.uk)
  • Integration of lifecycle assessment into structural intervention scenarios for assessing environmental impacts of vulnerable buildings. (bham.ac.uk)
  • The best way to make an assessment about a roof is to have a local expert visit your home. (haliburtonecho.ca)
  • Blue, green and blue/green roofs have an increasingly important role to play in the creation of the sustainable urban environments which society needs and demands. (aco.co.uk)
  • Using concrete as a modular green roof component offers real advantages by reducing the number of plastic parts needed to build a green roof, he observes, while increasing the roof membrane's long-term durability and ease of inspection. (concreteproducts.com)
  • When it comes to durability in extreme weather, the MR-24 roof system is ready. (butlermfg.com)
  • That experience and a wealth of engineering expertise are why our commercial roof products set the standard for durability, efficiency, and performance. (butlermfg.com)
  • We can also supply glass roof options such as clear, bronze or grey anti-sun tinted glass, Pilkington Activ Blue or Activ Neutral solar control glass and the latest innovative solar control glass option Aqua Green which provides 78% protection against direct heat from the sun. (tradeconservatories2u.co.uk)
  • The expression of these forms could only have been achieved through the use of steel, as cladding and as structure, encompassing several long-span elements, architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS) elements, and employing innovative approaches to connections, steel detailing, and the interface of structural steel with stone, glass, and steel as a finish material. (bdcnetwork.com)
  • Even its innovative structural system, fittingly inspired by a grandfather clock, is designed to move. (architecturalrecord.com)
  • 34. Indicate if HVAC system is on site and working. (cdc.gov)
  • The authority said the 213-panel system on nine buildings is the largest residential solar array in the state. (djc.com)
  • Roofs on today's large buildings are designed for 1-in-50 year snow load events and take into account factors such as roof shape and accumulation. (haliburtonecho.ca)
  • Abandoned properties and buildings often don't have working smoke detectors or sprinkler systems. (cdc.gov)
  • Our conservatory roof glazing options include 35mm Polycarbonate in your choice of clear, opal, bronze or Heatguard finishes. (tradeconservatories2u.co.uk)
  • ACO RoofBloxx offers architects, engineers and property owners an environmentally sustainable, efficient and cost-effective method to reduce rainwater run-off, enabling water storage and irrigation of blue/green roofs in urban environments. (aco.co.uk)
  • The product includes and extruded soaker that is pre-clipped to the roof starter bar, stepped flashings to suit 5 different roof pitches, a saddle flashing that fits over the ridge and a universal horizontal flashing for lean to conservatories. (tradeconservatories2u.co.uk)
  • SED Maroteaux type is a form of SED with manifestations limited to the musculoskeletal system. (medscape.com)
  • Butler also has spent decades researching cool roof coatings (available in several colors) for enhanced reflectivity and additional energy savings. (butlermfg.com)
  • With the Butler MR-24 roof system, you can count on weathertight, low-maintenance, and worry-free performance year after year. (butlermfg.com)
  • With a Butler roof over your head, you can leave the expensive roof maintenance and repair days behind and enjoy the best lifetime value of any roof available. (butlermfg.com)
  • Explore the various roof products here on our site, then talk to your local Butler Builder about which one will perform best for your specific application. (butlermfg.com)
  • Any structural system, once built, must have regular maintenance and inspection. (roofing-directory.com)
  • The process of roof inspection includes examining and evaluating the roof, followed with a set of guidelines (where applicable) to make sure that the roof is safe and up to code. (roofing-directory.com)
  • Roofing-Directory.com is dedicated to finding the best roof inspection contractors from all over the United States. (roofing-directory.com)
  • The general contractor hired a roofing company to replace damaged shingles, which required cutting down some large tree branches to give the crew access to the roof," Stratton recalls. (forthepeople.com)
  • The HPCI barrier back-up panel is installed in a horizontal orientation completely outside the structural supports. (arcat.com)
  • High winds can easily tear through double doors, French doors and sliding patio doors that have no structural support between the two sides. (nahb.org)
  • Roofs in Canada are designed to support a minimum of one kilopascal which 21 is pounds per square foot or higher. (haliburtonecho.ca)
  • Fully open on four sides, with no visible vertical support, the Nest's roof seems to hang above the volume it covers. (trendsideas.com)
  • Next, we install steel structural bands. (monolithic.com)
  • The extraordinary nature of this project is most visible in its impressive steel roof structure, weighing an unprecedented 4,000 tons. (tekla.com)
  • Once both pieces were in place along with supporting and additional steel structure, the total weight of Arena's roof was approximately seven times more than that of an A380 airliner. (tekla.com)
  • Structural behaviour of stainless steel bolted beam to column joints. (bham.ac.uk)
  • Structural behaviour of cold-formed steel purlin-sheeting systems under uplift loading. (bham.ac.uk)
  • Investigations on structural interaction of cold-formed steel roof purlin-sheet system. (bham.ac.uk)
  • Though the center's wavy steel roof is fixed, the facade moves. (architecturalrecord.com)
  • EN 10152: Electrolytically zinc coated cold rolled steel flat products for cold forming. (who.int)
  • Structural iron and steel workers and roofers had the highest fatal TBI rate, and TBIs related to falls caused most of their deaths. (cdc.gov)
  • KCHA has solar installations on the roof of the Jim Wiley Community Center at Greenbridge, as well as at 12 other sites it owns or manages. (djc.com)
  • The approximate cost of the enclosure was $1000 (1990 dollars), which included structural materials, installation, and a wall-mounted axial fan with motor. (cdc.gov)
  • I remember, though, an engineer/volunteer fireman commenting back in 1989 that the connector plates are prone to expand and pop off, early on in a fire, causing catastrophic structural failure. (sbcindustry.com)
  • So, find their maximum weight and ask your architect or structural engineer if the roof can bear that weight in one area. (iko.com)
  • so make your plans known to your architect, structural engineer and green roof system provider. (iko.com)
  • Before installing the green roof on your home, you must consider the added weight of soil, plants and retained moisture, particularly if you live in a climate that experiences regular snowfall. (iko.com)
  • Many choose to have a green roofs for environmental reasons and therefore want to pack in as many beneficial features as they can. (iko.com)
  • Eco-roofs combine many unique features to help promote environmental health and local biodiversity. (iko.com)
  • Green roofs are more for environmental and aesthetic reasons as opposed to having the most cost-effective solution for keeping water out of your home," Shaw adds. (iko.com)
  • After being introduced to Rose Seeger from Green City Resources and seeing other habitat roofs, it only made sense for us to do the same. (greenroofs.com)
  • To my knowledge, he asserts, this project entails the first use of concrete pavers as the basis for a modular green roof product, opening doors to life-long, ÎgreenÌ building solutions. (concreteproducts.com)
  • Homeowners who are curious about green roofs often wonder what they could do with that extra green space. (iko.com)
  • You also might wonder what kind of maintenance green roofs require. (iko.com)
  • Will your green roof need more maintenance than it's worth to you? (iko.com)
  • 1. How Do Green Roofs Help the Environment? (iko.com)
  • Large enough green roofs, such as commercial vegetative roofs , may even reduce the risk of local flooding during heavy rain. (iko.com)
  • A green roof absorbs 60 to 100 percent of the stormwater that falls on it, according to Michigan State University . (iko.com)
  • 3. Can You Put Beehives on a Green Roof? (iko.com)
  • For example, the green roof on the Vancouver Convention Centre is home to four European beehives. (iko.com)
  • Please note that maintaining a beehive may be regulated in your jurisdiction, so please check any local bylaws as well as federal and state/provincial legislation to make sure you can legally maintain a beehive on your green roof. (iko.com)
  • 4. Can Your Farm on a Green Roof? (iko.com)
  • Shaw says that people grow food on their green roofs all the time. (iko.com)
  • 5. Are Green Roofs Cost-Effective? (iko.com)
  • Shaw further explains that a green roof will have more costs associated with it than other roof systems because you must plan for ongoing maintenance. (iko.com)
  • Many people consider green roofs to be beautiful assets that are enjoyable to spend time on or near, especially if they don't have a large lawn. (iko.com)
  • The relationship between the green belt, England's housing crisis and the planning system. (bham.ac.uk)
  • In simple terms a standard flat roof is designed to drain quickly in the worst case event - a short intense summer storm lasting minutes, whereas a blue/green roof is designed to drain slowly - to mitigate the effects of downstream flooding that can be a duration of hours. (aco.co.uk)
  • Contact us now to discuss your blue green roof details. (aco.co.uk)
  • This home recently earned a "Platinum" rating from the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED®-H Rating System, one of only two houses in the whole of North America to achieve that rating. (sips.org)
  • Contributing to the honor is this two-storey, hipped-roof manor with twin chimneys, 12-over-12 windows, and pilasters at the vernacular Greek Revival entry. (oldhouseonline.com)
  • Our PREMIER range of self assembly conservatories feature Ultraframe Conservatory roofs because they are engineered for the extremes of the UK climate and are approved by the British Board of Agrement(BBA)to last at least 25 years. (tradeconservatories2u.co.uk)
  • In 2005, he designed Biopavers, a system of interlocking concrete pavers with phytoremediating plant cores, i.e, plants that absorb pollutants, delivered by means of compost within biodegradable, nontoxic bio-plastic formwork (fabricated from waste agricultural starches or wood fibers) in each unit. (concreteproducts.com)
  • concrete roof pavers. (concreteproducts.com)
  • These structural bands help ensure the roof system is attached to the concrete substructure. (monolithic.com)
  • Eco-roofs may reduce your energy usage from cooling and heating your home, and therefore reduce your greenhouse gas emissions. (iko.com)
  • After inspecting the assembly to minimize air spaces, a geo-textile mat is rolled out across the roof, overlapping as needed for proper coverage. (concreteproducts.com)
  • This is also a good time to assess the energy efficiency of your roof. (butlermfg.com)
  • But KCHA said in a press release that pricing for the entire project came in lower than expected and that made installation of the system feasible. (djc.com)
  • In fact prior to manufacture all our roofs are structurally checked to ensure they meet stringent wind and snow loadings based on the height above sea level at the installation address. (tradeconservatories2u.co.uk)
  • Precise alignment at installation greatly increases roof performance over time. (butlermfg.com)
  • With that said, we have decades of documentation that show a wide disparity in the performance of the commercial roof products available today. (butlermfg.com)
  • Naturally, there also is a disparity in the upfront costs of these commercial roof products, and that's the trap some building owners fall into. (butlermfg.com)
  • In endodont ical ly t reated teeth, crown darkening can occur because of intrinsic alteration resulting from internal bleeding, products of tissue decomposition 12 , inappropriate crown opening with the maintenance of the pulp chamber roof which retains the chromophore material 4,14,18,28 , and remnants of filling material inside pulp chamber in cases of incorrect cavity e 5 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Movable clips accommodate natural roof movement under changing temperatures, avoiding stress points and tears that can occur with other fastener methods. (butlermfg.com)
  • The hammer-beam roof: tradition, innovation and the carpenter's art in late medieval England. (bham.ac.uk)